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Up to 100,000 Northlanders to get fluoridated water supplies
Up to 100,000 Northlanders could get fluoridated water supplies as councils count cost.
Dalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-making
Dalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.
Bay News: Sailing week under way; return of swallows and art for a cause
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.
Kawakawa’s Wally Lipsham retires after 32 years with St John
"I still get people coming up to me saying I saved them. But I was only doing my job."
Northland news in brief: Heavy rain warning; and rāhui after river death
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Speeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in Northland
Regional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.
Feisty fighter, lovely gran: Titewhai Harawira and nearly 90 years of activism
Titewhai Harawira hopes her legacy will continue through the generations.
News briefs from Northland: Popular Touch a Truck returns; and home invasion investigated
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
'Ecstatic' volunteers at the Quarry Gardens as it reaches five stars
Whangārei Quarry Gardens one step away from achieving the highest star rating
What's in a name? Locals debate Kororāreka v Russell in series of public meetings
Majority supported change but concerns raised about cost, process and social division.
Northland news in brief: Celebrating Chris Leitch; and Wāhine exhibition on show
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Gabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekend
Huge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.
All the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
Plenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei
News briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this week
News snippets from Northland
After long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch dies
He campaigned tirelessly till the end.
Former PM backs proposal to restore Russell’s original name
Lord John Russell, its current namesake, was a British politician who never visited NZ.
Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North
Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday
Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.
Three Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss out
Three Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.
No call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or Auckland
Some roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.
‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battle
Skipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.
Court ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing ban
Landmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.
Teacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse images
Images Included many from the worst possible category.
Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
Northland company on trial after Korean tourist dies at Northalnd's Te Paki sand dunes
How you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorder
This year wait times in Northland average about 11 days
'17 years of hell': Contractor owed $6m by council seeks to have their building sold
High Court gives Whangārei man permission to apply to sell council buildings over debt.
St John Cadet training sees Northland nine-year-old save grandmother's life
Northland nine-year-old saves Gran's life thanks to her St John Cadet training.
Northland seniors fight back against scammers
Scams accounted for a financial loss of $11.9 million last year.
Two men in custody after house catches fire during Northland drug bust
Two men are in custody after a house caught fire during a drug bust in Northland.
‘High attack rate’: Northland on watch after cruise ship visits with Covid-19 outbreak
An estimated 800 of the combined 4600 passengers and crew have tested positive.
Floodwaters submerge sleeping tourists' car
Northland storm sees dramatic rescue as floodwaters swamp cars at reserve
A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.
Fur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean home
It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.